OSHA Inspection: TJ'S WOOD PRODUCTS, INC.

Issued

2019-01-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3880.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:    a) On or about November 28, and at times prior, employees in the shop were exposed to struck-by hazards where the limit switch on the Wazee five ton crane was inoperable due to damage. The crane remained in service with the broken limit switch.      Among other methods, feasible and acceptable means to correct these hazards would be to repair or replace broken or inoperative components prior to returning equipment to service.

Issued

2019-01-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-01-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(b)(10): Ladders having defects were not marked and taken out of service until repaired:  a) On or about November 28, 2018, and at times prior, employees in the shop were exposed to fall hazards where the eight foot (red) step ladder had a damaged step and was not taken out of service.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").